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broaches

  • plural of broach.
  • present tense form of broach (3rd person singular).

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Daryl rarely, if ever, talked with his own parents about race, but he broaches these topics with his own children today.

From Salon • Aug. 18, 2025

Therefore, you’ll discover suits with appliqué dot patches and frayed edges as well as dog-tag necklaces and sophisticated wire broaches on mini Scottish kilt pins.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2024

With the focus on tailoring, accents were few: tassels on a scarf, gleaming floral broaches, spare use of lace and sequins.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 13, 2024

“Part I” broaches the notion of privilege, as Julie faces teachers skeptical of her initial proposal to make a film about a struggling port city.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2021

The faster your lifeboat broaches to the waves, the better.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel